Import
Noun, Verb
UK
/ɪmˈpɔːt/
US
/ˈɪm.pɔːrt/
Definition
(v) : To bring goods from another country.
(n) : Goods brought from another country.
(n) : Goods brought from another country.
Example
"(v) : The company imports coffee from Brazil."
"(v) : Many countries import oil and food to meet their needs."
"(n) : The import of new technology helps improve local businesses."
Explanation
To import means to bring goods or products into a country from another country to sell or use. For example, India imports oil from other countries. As a noun, it means the thing that is brought in. For example, the import of fruits has increased this year. Importing helps countries get products they don’t make themselves.